HABITAT: Varies
COMPANION: Yes
MOUNT: Yes
SHAPSHIFT: Yes
RANGER CALL: Yes
Guardians of: The Forestsprites



Owlbears were monstrous beasts with the bodies of bears covered in thick fur and feathers. Their heads were like those of owls, but with a serrated beak. They resided in the ancient forests of Thedas, where they were both feared and respected by those who dwelled in or near these woods.

Known for their formidable strength and ferocity, owlbears were apex predators within their habitat. Standing on their hind legs, an adult owlbear could reach up to ten feet tall, and their powerful limbs were capable of delivering devastating blows. Their claws were long and sharp, designed to tear through flesh and armor alike.

Despite their fearsome appearance, owlbears were also known for their eerie, almost haunting calls that echoed through the forest at night. These calls were a mixture of hoots and roars, adding to their mystique and the aura of dread surrounding them.

Owlbears were solitary creatures, usually seen alone or in mating pairs. They were fiercely territorial and would attack anything that they perceived as a threat to their domain. Their nests were often found in dense, secluded areas of the forest, built from a combination of branches, leaves, and the bones of their prey.

The diet of an owlbear was diverse, as they were opportunistic hunters. They primarily fed on large game such as deer, elk, and boars, but they would not hesitate to attack and consume smaller creatures, including humans, if given the chance. Their hunting prowess was unmatched, relying on a combination of their keen senses and brute strength to overpower their prey.

Despite their aggressive nature, there were tales and legends of druids and other forest-dwelling folk who had managed to form a bond with these creatures, though such accounts were rare and often considered the stuff of myth.

The feathers of an owlbear were prized by hunters and collectors, believed to possess magical properties that could be used in various enchantments and potions. As a result, owlbears were often hunted, adding another layer of danger to their already precarious existence in the wild.

In the ancient forests of Thedas, the presence of an owlbear was a reminder of nature's untamed and unpredictable power, a symbol of the wild's ability to inspire both awe and terror in equal measure.